Simple Ranch House Meatloaf |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Easy and tasty served either hot or cold, wonderful sliced cold for a picnic or sandwiches. We have enjoyed this basic meatloaf for many years.Try a change, instead of the usual topping, try your favourite salsa brushed on top, a nice Chipotle medium or hot salsa is wonderful on it. Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef (i use lean) |
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped |
1 cup bread or 1 cup cracker crumb |
2 eggs |
7 1/2 ounces beef broth |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon parsley |
1 teaspoon sage |
1 teaspoon thyme |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3 tablespoons brown sugar |
4 tablespoons ketchup |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
Directions:
1. Mix all the meat loaf ingredients together.
2. Pack into a 5 x 9 loaf pan.
3. Bake at 325f degrees for 1 1/4 hours.
4. Remove from oven, turn out of pan and place on an ovenproof serving dish.
5. Topping: Mix the topping ingredients.
6. Brush over the meat loaf and return to the oven for 30 minutes or longer.
7. Note: The finished meat loaf can be frozen or the meat loaf ingredients can be split into 2 smaller loaf pans, cooked, topped, cooled and frozen.
8. Defrost and reheat or use sliced cold.
9. ALTERNATE TOPPING.
10. 4 tablespoons chilli sauce.
11. 3 tablespoons splenda.
12. 4 tablespoons spreadable soft cream cheese - light.
13. 1 tablespoon hot horseradish.
14. 1 teaspoon dry mustard.
15. Combine all and brush on top of meatloaf instead of above topping.
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